Landlord services and information

As a landlord it can be difficult knowing what you are legally responsible for. The following information will give you help and advice in understanding your responsibilities when letting property in the private rented sector.

A House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) is a property occupied by three or more persons from two or more households. A household could be a single person or persons related to each other. HMOs are subject to higher standards of safety and management than typical family homes and if you rent out a property as an HMO which has 5 or more occupants you may have to apply to the Council for a licence.